Roof size & materials
How big the roof really is.
Floor area is not roof area. Pitch, overhangs and intersecting planes change the number. The calculator turns what you know about the home into roofing squares and the materials that go with them.
Free roof calculator
Your roof estimate
in about a minute.
Type your address. We find the roof from above, measure it and open your estimate below — with a satellite view you can correct yourself.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Austin?
Most Austin roof replacements fall between $9,500 and $30,000, with the 2026 market average near $17,200. Austin runs roughly 15–20% above the Texas average because labor is tight and demand is high, and labor is about half of any quote. What moves your number most is the roof area in squares, the pitch, the material tier, and how much decking has to be replaced once the old covering is off. Measure your own roof from your address below, then confirm it with an inspection.
| Material | Typical Austin range |
|---|---|
| Architectural shingle | $15,000 – $25,000 |
| Class 4 impact-rated shingle | $18,000 – $30,000 |
| Designer shingle | $25,000 – $35,000 |
| Standing-seam metal | $25,000 – $50,000 |
Per square foot installed, standard asphalt starts around $4.25 and premium standing-seam metal reaches about $14.00. One roofing square is 100 square feet of roof surface.
These are published market ranges for planning, not a quote from us. They describe what Austin homeowners are paying across the market in 2026. Your own number depends on the measured roof, the deck condition and the scope, and only a written proposal after an inspection is binding. Measure your roof · Request an inspection
How does the roof cost calculator work?
Enter your address and the calculator measures your roof from aerial imagery, applies the detected pitch and converts the surface to roofing squares (one square is 100 square feet). It then shows a roof replacement cost range for each material tier—strip, architectural, Class 4 impact-rated, metal and tile—with the waste factor and assumptions beside every figure, and gives a repair-or-replace read. It is a free planning aid for Austin and Central Texas homes, not a quote; a measured inspection and written proposal give you the actual number.
- 1 square = 100 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area.
- Pitch adds area: a 6/12 roof has about 12% more surface than its footprint; 9/12 about 25%.
- Waste factor 10–16% depending on hips, valleys and dormers.
- Measured, not guessed: roof outline and pitch come from current aerial imagery of your parcel.
Your roof, from above
Here is what we found.
Planning range by material
Tap a material to compareYour estimate appears here.Confirm the highlighted roof or trace it yourself, and the size, materials, planning range and repair-or-replace read fill in instantly.
Materials outline
Repair or replace?
Estimate assumptions
Three answers. One minute.
Know your roof
before you talk to anyone.
The calculator gives you the scale of the job, a planning range and a direction, so the first conversation starts from understanding rather than a sales pitch.
A cost range
A planning range, not a guess.
See how shingle, metal and complexity choices move the range before anyone visits. Use it to compare priorities and prepare for a written proposal.
Repair or replace
Which direction fits your roof.
Age, storm history and what you have noticed point toward a targeted repair or a full replacement. The read is a starting point for the inspection conversation.
Why homeowners start here
Honest answers first.
Then the roof.
BBB Accredited · A+ ratingAccredited since February 18, 2026- Family-owned in AustinA local team you can call, meet and hold to the written scope.
- Repair-first approachIf a targeted repair is the right answer, that is what we recommend.
- Inspection before adviceRecommendations follow a measured look at the roof, not a photo or a form.
How the estimate works
From what you know
to a number you can use.
Three steps. The first two happen on this page; the third is where the estimate becomes a proposal.
Tell us about the home
Enter your address, phone and email. We find the roof from above and send your details to our team so a real person can follow up on the estimate.
Start the calculator
See the numbers
The calculator works out roofing squares, a materials outline, a planning range and a repair-or-replace read, with the assumptions shown beside every figure.
Confirm with an inspection
A real number needs a real look. Request an inspection and we measure the roof, document its condition and put the scope and price in writing.
Request an inspection
Estimates, explained
What goes into a roof replacement estimate
Two roofs with the same area can price differently because the work around the shingles differs. A complete estimate covers each of these:
- Tear-off. Removing the existing covering; each extra layer adds labor and disposal.
- Decking allowance. Rotten or damaged sheathing is only visible once the old roof is off, so an honest estimate states how replacement boards are priced.
- Underlayment. The water-resistant layer beneath the shingles or metal.
- Flashing. Walls, chimneys, valleys and pipe boots, where most leaks start.
- Ventilation. Intake and exhaust sized for the attic.
- Disposal. Dumpster, haul-off and site cleanup.
- Permit. Where the city or your HOA requires one for the work.
Roof estimate vs. written quote
The calculator gives you a roof estimate: the measured roof area and a planning range built from published Austin market rates. A written quote comes after an inspection and names the exact scope, product, decking allowance and price. Use the estimate to plan and to compare; only the written proposal is binding.
New roof estimate for a 2,000 sq ft Austin home
A worked example using the market figures on this page, for a single-story home with a 2,000 sq ft footprint (overhangs included) and a 6/12 pitch:
- Roof surface: a 6/12 pitch adds about 12%, so about 2,240 sq ft, or 22.4 squares.
- Materials ordered: a 10–16% waste factor brings that to roughly 2,460–2,600 sq ft, about 25–26 squares.
- Standard asphalt: at the market rate of about $4.25 per sq ft installed, roughly $9,500.
- Premium standing-seam metal: at about $14.00 per sq ft installed, roughly $31,400.
These are published market ranges for planning, not a quote from us. Hips, valleys, extra layers and decking repairs move the number; measure your own roof or request an inspection for a written price.
Ready for a real number?
Turn the estimate
into a written scope.
Share the property and the best way to reach you. We measure the roof, document its condition and explain the options before anything is priced.
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Straight answers
Roof calculator questions.
How much does a new roof cost in Austin?
It depends on the roof, not the ZIP code: measured area in roofing squares, pitch, the material tier (strip, architectural, Class 4 impact-rated, metal or tile), how many facets and penetrations the roof has, tear-off layers and decking condition. The calculator measures your roof and shows a planning range for each material so you compare like for like. A written proposal after an inspection is the real number.
How many roofing squares is my roof?
A roofing square is 100 square feet of roof surface. Roof area is larger than the floor plan because pitch adds surface, and installers add 10–16% for waste depending on how many hips, valleys and dormers the roof has. Enter your address and the calculator measures the roof from aerial imagery, applies the detected pitch and reports the squares with the assumptions shown.
Is this a roof replacement cost calculator or a roof repair calculator?
It estimates full-replacement planning ranges and gives repair-or-replace guidance based on your inputs. It does not price a localized roof repair. Repair costs require an assessment of the cause, damaged components, access and the written scope.
What is included in a roofing estimate?
A complete roofing estimate names the measured roof area in squares, the material, tear-off of the existing layers, a decking allowance, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, disposal and any permit the city or HOA requires. The calculator gives you the area and a market planning range by material; the written proposal after an inspection itemizes each part.
Is a roof estimate the same as a written quote?
No. A roof estimate is a planning range from the measured roof area and published market rates. A written quote, or proposal, comes after an inspection: it fixes the scope, the product, how concealed decking damage is handled and the price, and it is the only number that binds either side.
How do I get a new roof estimate for my Austin home?
Enter your address in the calculator at the top of this page. It measures the roof from aerial imagery and shows a planning range for each material in about a minute. When you want a firm number, request a free, no-obligation inspection and we put the scope and price in writing.
Is the roof calculator free?
Yes. There is no charge and no obligation. We ask for your address, phone and email so our team can follow up on the estimate with a measured inspection if you want one.
How accurate is the estimate?
It is a planning aid based on your inputs and typical roofing assumptions. It cannot see deck condition, layers, access or the details around chimneys and walls. Treat the range as a starting point and confirm it with a measured, written proposal.
Does it replace a roof inspection?
No. The calculator helps you understand scale and direction. An inspection establishes the actual measurement, condition and scope. Neither the calculator nor an inspection guarantees a final price until the proposal is written.
Can it tell me whether insurance will pay?
No. Coverage depends on your policy, the cause of damage and your insurer’s assessment. We can document roofing findings and provide an estimate; the insurer decides coverage.
What if I do not know my roof’s pitch or age?
Use the closest option and note it. The inspection confirms the details, and the written proposal will reflect the measured roof rather than the estimate.
Which areas do you serve?
Austin and Central Texas, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville and the surrounding communities listed in the footer.
Austin & Central Texas
Start with the calculator.
Finish with a clear plan.
Understand the scale, the range and the direction. Then let a measured inspection put it in writing.
Get my roof estimateCall (512) 910-4110Make an informed roofing decision
Roofing squares and shingle bundles, explained.
One roofing square is 100 square feet of roof surface. Bundle coverage varies by product. Use measured roof area—not indoor floor area—and check the selected product’s coverage before planning quantities.
20 roofing squares
With the example 10% allowance: 2,200 sq ft, or 22 planning squares. Enter the product’s bundle coverage to estimate bundles.
The allowance is an adjustable example, not a recommended order quantity. Roof geometry and installation requirements affect waste. Starter, ridge caps, underlayment, flashing and other components are separate; final quantities and price require a project-specific scope.
Source: GAF guide to roofing squares and bundles.
Confirm quantities with a roof inspectionDiscuss the roof, findings and written scope with our team.
Where we work
Roof cost estimates across Austin and Central Texas.
Our office is in Northwest Austin. Open your area for the local roofing guide, documented projects nearby and the details that change a roof in that city.
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How accurate is a roof cost calculator?
A calculator is only as good as its measurement. This one measures the roof from aerial imagery, applies the detected pitch and a waste factor, and shows the assumptions beside every figure, so the roofing squares are close to what an installer would order. The cost range is a planning aid by material tier, not a quote: deck condition, layers, access and flashing details are only known after an inspection.